Sometimes, I turn this side dish into the main event

Lindsay Mattison

Contributing Writer

There's almost nothing better than a tasty bowl of Southern-style sautéed cabbage. It's like warm coleslaw, and you get to cook it with bacon! This dish gets its sweetness from sugar, but the tangy and sour apple cider vinegar balances its out perfectly. And we all know that everything tastes better with a little bacon, which adds a nice saltiness and savory crunch, too. If you've never tried the recipe below, you should definitely serve it up as a side dish for your next dinner.

Sometimes, I turn this side dish into the main event. You can top the sautéed cabbage with a piece of grilled chicken, sautéed shrimp, or a pan-fried steak. Or, if you want to turn this into a one-dish meal, swap out the bacon for your favorite sausage. You can slice them into bite-sized pieces and cook them during the bacon step. When you're finished, this side dish will be meaty enough to be an entree!

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How to make Southern sweet and sour cabbage

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6 slices bacon, diced

1 yellow onion, thinly sliced

1 large green cabbage, cored and diced

1 teaspoon salt

3 tablespoons sugar

3 tablespoons apple cider vinegar

1/4 cup chicken broth

In a large saucepan, cook the bacon over medium-high heat. Once the pieces are browned and crispy (about 10 minutes), remove them to a paper-towel lined plate.

Add the onion to the pot and cook until it is lightly browned and softened, about 10 minutes.

Add the cabbage and cook until it is wilted, about 10 minutes.

Add the salt, sugar, apple cider vinegar, and chicken broth. Cook until the liquid has evaporated, about 10 minutes.

Garnish the cabbage with the crispy bacon pieces.

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